Question 1

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Leadership refers to transforming the day-to-day activities of an organization to increase its effectiveness. 
B) Leadership refers to the personality traits of an individual which makes him or her guide an organization to better performance and effectiveness. 
C) Leadership refers to the abilities of an individual to act according to the changes in the environment. 
D) Leadership is influencing, motivating, and enabling others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of the organizations. 
E) Leadership refers to the capabilities of certain individuals to introduce successful changes in organizational performance. 
A) Leadership refers to transforming the day-to-day activities of an organization to increase its effectiveness. 
B) Leadership refers to the personality traits of an individual which makes him or her guide an organization to better performance and effectiveness. 
C) Leadership refers to the abilities of an individual to act according to the changes in the environment. 
D) Leadership is influencing, motivating, and enabling others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of the organizations. 
E) Leadership refers to the capabilities of certain individuals to introduce successful changes in organizational performance. D

Question 2

Path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Successful leaders have a positive self-evaluation, including high self-esteem, self-efficacy, and internal locus of control.This refers to the leaders' _____.

Accepted Answer

A) drives 
B) self-concept 
C) cognitive intelligence 
D) emotional intelligence 
E) leadership motivation 
A) drives 
B) self-concept 
C) cognitive intelligence 
D) emotional intelligence 
E) leadership motivation B

Question 4

Discuss the nature of task-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles.How do these styles relate to a leader's effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

People-oriented leadership includes show

Question 5

Implicit leadership theory focuses on followers' perceptions of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Transformational leadership is more micro-focused than managerial leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizations should use transformational leadership instead of managerial leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People tend to evaluate female leaders slightly less favorably than male leaders because:

Accepted Answer

A) women tend to adopt a directive style of leadership. 
B) people have more trust in authoritarian leadership than participative leadership. 
C) they tend to rely on gender stereotypes and prototypes of leaders. 
D) women tend to use one leadership style whereas effective leaders use many styles. 
E) women are more people-oriented than task-oriented. 
A) women tend to adopt a directive style of leadership. 
B) people have more trust in authoritarian leadership than participative leadership. 
C) they tend to rely on gender stereotypes and prototypes of leaders. 
D) women tend to use one leadership style whereas effective leaders use many styles. 
E) women are more people-oriented than task-oriented.

Question 9

A strategic vision is necessarily abstract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ is knowing yourself and being yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) Authenticity 
B) Integrity 
C) Cognition 
D) Humility 
E) Drive 
A) Authenticity 
B) Integrity 
C) Cognition 
D) Humility 
E) Drive

Question 11

Explain the concept of shared leadership.

Accepted Answer

Leadership isn't restricted to the execu

Question 12

Employee benefits such as reward systems cannot replace or reduce the need for task-oriented leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following leadership theories or perspectives explicitly includes the participative and the directive styles?

Accepted Answer

A) Competency (trait) perspective 
B) Transformational leadership theory 
C) Implicit leadership perspective 
D) Path-goal theory 
E) Managerial leadership perspective 
A) Competency (trait) perspective 
B) Transformational leadership theory 
C) Implicit leadership perspective 
D) Path-goal theory 
E) Managerial leadership perspective

Question 14

According to the leadership competencies perspective, leadership abilities are something you are born with; you do not develop them during your life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Bob's Small Business Bob owns a small business with 12 employees.He is anticipating a large contract in the near future which he hopes will triple his profit and double the number of employees he will hire.Bob has always been a very likable man and a dependable, hard-working person.He is very worried about his ability to take on twice as many employees and continue on a successful path.From the information provided, which of the following best encompasses Bob's strongest leadership competency according to the competency perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-concept 
B) Integrity 
C) Cognitive intelligence 
D) Personality characteristics 
E) Practical intelligence 
A) Self-concept 
B) Integrity 
C) Cognitive intelligence 
D) Personality characteristics 
E) Practical intelligence

Question 16

Effective leaders should not monitor others' emotions and discriminate among them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Transformational leaders:

Accepted Answer

A) improve the operational efficiency of an organization. 
B) support the current strategy and ensure that the employees perform tasks more effectively. 
C) energize and direct employees to a new vision and corresponding behaviors. 
D) help employees become more proficient and satisfied in the current situation. 
E) influence employees by negotiating services from them. 
A) improve the operational efficiency of an organization. 
B) support the current strategy and ensure that the employees perform tasks more effectively. 
C) energize and direct employees to a new vision and corresponding behaviors. 
D) help employees become more proficient and satisfied in the current situation. 
E) influence employees by negotiating services from them.

Question 18

How do women differ from men in their use of leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

A) Women tend to use more of the people-oriented leadership style than do men. 
B) Women and men use all leadership styles to about the same extent. 
C) Women tend to use more of the task-oriented leadership style than do men. 
D) Women tend to use more of the participative leadership style than do men. 
E) Women tend to use directive styles of leadership in organizations. 
A) Women tend to use more of the people-oriented leadership style than do men. 
B) Women and men use all leadership styles to about the same extent. 
C) Women tend to use more of the task-oriented leadership style than do men. 
D) Women tend to use more of the participative leadership style than do men. 
E) Women tend to use directive styles of leadership in organizations.

Question 19

MoneySafe MoneySafe, a financial services organization, uses performance-based reward systems across various departments to keep employees directed toward organizational goals.The management believes that these rewards might replace or reduce the need for task-oriented leadership.Which of the following leadership theories supports this action?

Accepted Answer

A) Situational leadership 
B) Path-goal 
C) Authentic leadership 
D) Leadership substitutes 
E) Competency perspective 
A) Situational leadership 
B) Path-goal 
C) Authentic leadership 
D) Leadership substitutes 
E) Competency perspective

Question 20

Cultural values are part of what makes us see some people as leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of leadership?

Path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Successful leaders have a positive self-evaluation, including high self-esteem, self-efficacy, and internal locus of control.This refers to the leaders' _____.

Discuss the nature of task-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles.How do these styles relate to a leader's effectiveness?

Implicit leadership theory focuses on followers' perceptions of leadership.

Transformational leadership is more micro-focused than managerial leadership.

Organizations should use transformational leadership instead of managerial leadership.

People tend to evaluate female leaders slightly less favorably than male leaders because:

A strategic vision is necessarily abstract.

_____ is knowing yourself and being yourself.

Explain the concept of shared leadership.

Employee benefits such as reward systems cannot replace or reduce the need for task-oriented leadership.

Which of the following leadership theories or perspectives explicitly includes the participative and the directive styles?

According to the leadership competencies perspective, leadership abilities are something you are born with; you do not develop them during your life.

Effective leaders should not monitor others' emotions and discriminate among them.

Transformational leaders:

How do women differ from men in their use of leadership styles?

Cultural values are part of what makes us see some people as leaders.

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Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

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Power and Influence in the Workplace

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Exam 12: Leadership in Organizational Settings

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of leadership?

Path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Successful leaders have a positive self-evaluation, including high self-esteem, self-efficacy, and internal locus of control.This refers to the leaders' _____.

Discuss the nature of task-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles.How do these styles relate to a leader's effectiveness?

Implicit leadership theory focuses on followers' perceptions of leadership.

Transformational leadership is more micro-focused than managerial leadership.

Organizations should use transformational leadership instead of managerial leadership.

People tend to evaluate female leaders slightly less favorably than male leaders because:

A strategic vision is necessarily abstract.

_____ is knowing yourself and being yourself.

Explain the concept of shared leadership.

Employee benefits such as reward systems cannot replace or reduce the need for task-oriented leadership.

Which of the following leadership theories or perspectives explicitly includes the participative and the directive styles?

According to the leadership competencies perspective, leadership abilities are something you are born with; you do not develop them during your life.

Effective leaders should not monitor others' emotions and discriminate among them.

Transformational leaders:

How do women differ from men in their use of leadership styles?

Cultural values are part of what makes us see some people as leaders.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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